Secondary school students in French-speaking education in Brussels are often opting to simply stay home during the last week of the term because of "jours blancs", or days where no lessons take place. The number of these days has increased under the implementation of the new holiday schedule, Bruzz...

June 2024 was the ninth consecutive month to record above-average rainfall, according to the Royal Meteorological Institute's (RMI) monthly climate report. These nine months were the longest period of excess rainfall in at least 119 years, RMI said, beating the previous record dating back to 1905...

The Brussels prosecutor’s office has confirmed that it has seen an uptick in reports of homophobic attacks in the capital, notably in the Brussels-Midi and West police zones. The police departments in those areas “have forwarded us several complaints about such acts”, prosecutor's spokesperson...

The deadline is looming for non-Belgians to register to vote in the municipal elections to be held across the country on 13 October. While Belgian voters are automatically invited to return to the ballot boxes to elect local public officials, internationals only have the right to vote in these...

Six times more people who set off from Brussels to another European destination are taking a plane instead of a train to get there, according to research by Greenpeace. Greenpeace’s analysis revealed that European cities are still much better connected by air than by rail, with 41 of the 44 cities...

An enchanting festival with an exciting international line-up, Brosella is one of Brussels’ most convivial and family-friendly live music events. Set in the shadow of the iconic Atomium, this immersive experience offers a diverse mix of urban ethno (Saturday) and jazz (Sunday). Oumou Sangaré, Lisa...

Summer is upon us and the holidays are just round the corner... School might be done and dusted but the kids still need something to keep them busy over the next couple of months and hopefully find them an activity to enjoy. If you’re flying this summer, be sure to check that your travel documents...

Telecom operator Proximus is implementing extra security measures for its shops in Brussels and elsewhere following a series of robberies and burglaries in recent weeks. The measures include the decision to stop displaying expensive devices, such as iPhone models, in its shops until further notice...

Unhealthy eating and drinking in Flanders is fuelled by an excessive amount of advertising for alcohol, junk food and ultra-processed food, including in the proximity of schools, according to a new in-depth analysis of eating habits in Flanders from 2021 to 2023. The study was carried out by...

Brussels’ canals and natural water courses need massive investment to stop water pollution caused by nappies, dead animals and sometimes human faeces as a result of overflowing sewers, the capital’s non-profit association campaigning for clean water in the capital, Canal It Up, is demanding. “Each...